Towel in the Closet

how we lose good friendships/relationships

We used to be so close
You'd hang with me more than most

But now things have changed
Your friends list rearranged

I used to be on top of it
Now I'm just a Towel in the Closet

I was your shoulder to cry on
You used to miss me when I was gone

All your other "friends" came back
And you remembered how I lack

You hang with them now
I'm not even a pal

Even though none of them cared
I remember the secrets that we shared

Remember who was there
Who you didn't want out of your hair

We had a good bond, you and me
But now it's gone completely

I wish we still had it
But now I'm just a Towel in the Closet

Author's Note

this poem is from personal experience. i was a best friend, the only one that would even talk to her during the summer and we were closer than siblings, but when school started again and all her other friends, who dont care as much probably, are hanging with her again I'm just a towel in the closet. it can also be for a different situation i guess and it was kinda like a controlled vent. like it?

Reviews

[Emunah June.]

I liked it. The pain is so obvious and relatable it hurts. I think we've all experienced the feeling of having a best friend and then one day they just aren't there for you anymore. People change, people grow up and sometimes the choices they make hurt those around them. Im sorry :/

[Harley (arbiter)]

Don't be. I'm fine. Thanks though

[Forever Hidden]

@ Koda Demitri Tucker-Elric :
Exactly!!!

"They make choices that hurt the people around them."

At least a few people understand ( and know how it feels ) !

[Jocelin]

I like it :D it's a great write. Awesome job :P

[Harley (arbiter)]

thanks

[Jeanette]

I'll be your new PURPLE towel?

[Harley (arbiter)]

:D sure :D thanks

[afra]

i never had friend ship like this but yeah in relationship this happened ....anyway this is a excellent write ....well done

[Harley (arbiter)]

Thanks

[Lina Grey]

I've had a number of friends who have done this to me. Hard to find a crowd that cares, sometimes. The emotions here are evident and it's all very powerful. I did notice that "hd" should be "had", though. The metaphor of being a towel in the closet is fitting of this situation. Great job. Thank you.

[Harley (arbiter)]

It sucks. And thanks for the review

[Lina Grey]

yea it does

[lee von cleef]

I wish we still "hd" ? , well done, you worked the towel!

[Harley (arbiter)]

Thanks for seeing it and saying something. :D yep. Welcome

[Transience]

most of your poems feel like songs to me.really lyrical,you know.you SHOULD try developing these into songs.seems like we have another taylor swift in our midst:)

[Harley (arbiter)]

I'd prefer tom petty or bob sieger but thanks :)

[Gothic Girl]

yes. i do like it very much. this poem is very similar to one of mine except my loner friend wasn't very popular and is still now a loner. very good write here. the poem just came out naturally as this was from a personal experience. great job! :)

[CHRIS ANDES]

it's very clear and vivid
the message is directly shown
=]

[TheAdamBryant]

kinda sad to feel something like this